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Cinnamon nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Spices, cinnamon, ground
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on August 31, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Cinnamon

Carbs in Cinnamon

Ground cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates per 100g. This amount provides 27% of the daily carbohydrate requirement.

In terms of carbs, cinnamon is higher than 96% of foods.

Macronutrients chart

4% 2% 79% 11% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.99 g of 50 g
8%
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.24 g of 65 g
2%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 27%
80.59 g of 300 g
27%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
10.58 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
3.6 g

Carbs per serving size

The serving size for this food is one teaspoon, which weighs 2.6g. Cinnamon contains 2.1g carbs per serving size.

Carbohydrate type breakdown

There is approximately 2.2g of sugar in 100g of cinnamon. Nearly half of the sugars are glucose, as shown in the chart below. Fructose makes up the other half: the fructose content equals 1.1g. Sucrose levels are so low that we can ignore them.

Carbohydrate type breakdown

48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Cinnamon net carbs

Ground cinnamon has 53.1 grams of fiber out of 80.6 grams of carbs. Therefore, there are 27.5g net carbs in this food.

Fiber content ratio for Cinnamon

3% 66% 31%
Sugar: 2.17 g
Fiber: 53.1 g
Other: 25.32 g

Cinnamon calories

Cinnamon is an average-calorie food with 247 calories per 100g. The majority of these calories come from the carb content. 100g of ground cinnamon provides 12.35% of the daily need for calories.

Calories per serving size

The serving size for the cinnamon is one teaspoon (2.6g). This amount contains 6.4 calories.

Comparison

Cinnamon is higher in calories than 61% of foods. However, it is lower in calories than most spices.

Cinnamon is lower in calories than Star anise and Allspice. It has fewer calories than Cardamom.

The calorie content of cinnamon and some other spices are shown below.

FoodCalories per 100 grams
Cumin375
Star anise337
Fenugreek323
Cardamom311
Chili powder spice282
Allspice263
Cinnamon247

Burning estimates

The table below illustrates how long it takes to burn 6.4 calories (1 teaspoon of cinnamon) and the required activity. The time was calculated using the MET method (Metabolic Equivalent of a Task) (1) (2).

 One teaspoon - 70kg per personOne teaspoon - 100kg per person
Walking2 min2 min
Running1 min< 1 min
Cycling1 min< 1 min

Cinnamon glycemic index

Cinnamon consists of 80% carbohydrates, of which the pressing majority is made up of dietary fiber. One serving size of ground cinnamon contains less than 0.1g of sugars. For that reason, the cinnamon spice has a very low glycemic index.

Cinnamon supplementation with a high glycemic index meal can significantly reduce the elevation of blood glucose by lowering the starch conversion into glucose (1). White bread has a high glycemic index of 100. After adding 2.5% cinnamon to the bread, the glycemic index is lowered to 63±7 (3).

In addition to the low glycemic index, cinnamon was also found to have beneficial effects on health. Research has found that cinnamon consumption may improve anthropometric parameters, glycemic indices, and lipid profile of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (4).

Cinnamon tea intake also helps improve blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (5).

In summary, cinnamon consumption can be recommended for individuals with diabetes, as it can contribute notable anti-diabetic qualities.

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
  2. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
  3. http://www.als-journal.com/712-19/
  4. https://europepmc.org/article/med/24199490
  5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29605574/
  6. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341642135
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: August 31, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian

Important nutritional characteristics for Cinnamon

Cinnamon
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
74 with glucose (glucose 100) http://www.als-journal.com/712-19/
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
N/A (-)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 247
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 27.49 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 0.25 tsp (0.5 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -19.3 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223973698 3460mg
TOP 4% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 96% of foods
TOP 5% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 95% of foods
TOP 7% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
TOP 7% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 93% of foods
TOP 16% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 84% of foods

Cinnamon calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 247
Calories in 0.25 tsp 1 0.5 g
Calories in 1 tbsp 19 7.8 g

Cinnamon Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
74 with glucose (glucose 100) http://www.als-journal.com/712-19/
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
N/A

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17% 6%
Calcium: 1002 mg of 1,000 mg 100%
Iron: 8.32 mg of 8 mg 104%
Magnesium: 60 mg of 420 mg 14%
Phosphorus: 64 mg of 700 mg 9%
Potassium: 431 mg of 3,400 mg 13%
Sodium: 10 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 1.83 mg of 11 mg 17%
Copper: 0.339 mg of 1 mg 38%
Manganese: 17.466 mg of 2 mg 759%
Selenium: 3.1 µg of 55 µg 6%
Choline: 11 mg of 550 mg 2%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
1002 mg
TOP 5%
Iron
8.32 mg
TOP 7%
Potassium
431 mg
TOP 16%
Magnesium
60 mg
TOP 19%
Copper
0.339 mg
TOP 24%
Manganese
17.466 mg
TOP 25%
Zinc
1.83 mg
TOP 41%
Selenium
3.1 µg
TOP 72%
Phosphorus
64 mg
TOP 73%
Choline
11 mg
TOP 84%
Sodium
10 mg
TOP 85%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Vitamin A: 295 IU of 5,000 IU 6%
Vitamin E : 2.32 mg of 15 mg 15%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 3.8 mg of 90 mg 4%
Vitamin B1: 0.022 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B2: 0.041 mg of 1 mg 3%
Vitamin B3: 1.332 mg of 16 mg 8%
Vitamin B5: 0.358 mg of 5 mg 7%
Vitamin B6: 0.158 mg of 1 mg 12%
Folate: 6 µg of 400 µg 2%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 31.2 µg of 120 µg 26%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
295 IU
TOP 29%
Vitamin C
3.8 mg
TOP 31%
Vitamin E
2.32 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin K
31.2 µg
TOP 45%
Vitamin B6
0.158 mg
TOP 54%
Vitamin B3
1.332 mg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.358 mg
TOP 69%
Folate
6 µg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B2
0.041 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin B1
0.022 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 53% 39% 32% 28% 35% 23% 26% 37% 51%
Tryptophan: 49 mg of 280 mg 18%
Threonine: 136 mg of 1,050 mg 13%
Isoleucine: 146 mg of 1,400 mg 10%
Leucine: 253 mg of 2,730 mg 9%
Lysine: 243 mg of 2,100 mg 12%
Methionine: 78 mg of 1,050 mg 7%
Phenylalanine: 146 mg of 1,750 mg 8%
Valine: 224 mg of 1,820 mg 12%
Histidine: 117 mg of 700 mg 17%

Fat type information

52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g

All nutrients for Cinnamon per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 247kcal 12% 39% 5.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 3.99g 10% 66% 1.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 1.24g 2% 72% 26.9 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4% 31% 13.9 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 27.49g N/A 27% 2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 80.59g 27% 4% 2.9 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 8.32mg 104% 7% 3.2 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 1002mg 100% 5% 8 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 431mg 13% 16% 2.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 60mg 14% 19% 2.3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 2.17g N/A 59% 4.1 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 53.1g 212% 7% 22.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.34mg 38% 24% 2.4 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.83mg 17% 41% 3.4 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 64mg 9% 73% 2.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 10mg 0% 85% 49 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 295IU 6% 29% 56.6 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2% 46%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15% 39% 1.6 times more than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 3.1µg 6% 72%
Manganese 17.47mg 759% 25%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2% 86% 12.1 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3% 83% 3.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 8% 64% 7.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.36mg 7% 69% 3.2 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12% 54% 1.3 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26% 45% 3.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 6µg 2% 76% 10.2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.35g 2% 73% 17.1 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.25g N/A 77% 39.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g N/A 88% 693.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0% 86% 6.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.14mg 0% 87% 5.3 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0% 88% 6.3 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.25mg 0% 88% 9.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.24mg 0% 83% 1.9 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.08mg 0% 85% 1.2 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0% 88% 4.6 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.22mg 0% 86% 9.1 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.12mg 0% 85% 6.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 1.11g 1% 86% 5.3 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.01g N/A 97% 830.9 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 100%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 81g
212%
Dietary Fiber 53g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 1,002mg 0%

Iron 8mg 100%

Potassium 431mg 13%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source

Cinnamon nutrition infographic

Cinnamon nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients

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